Team Lead System Engineering (f/m/d)

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At Mail & Media, we are the digital home for over 42 million users across our brands GMX, WEB.DE, and mail.com. We operate one of Europe’s largest e-mail platforms with a highly scalable, container-based infrastructure. Our teams work with cutting-edge technologies including AI, Big Data, and secure cloud services, shaping the future of digital communication.

Overview

Join us as a Team Lead System Engineering (f/m/d) and take ownership of mission-critical infrastructure components. You’ll build and lead a team of talented engineers, drive technical innovation, and ensure the reliability and scalability of our systems.

Responsibilities

Build, lead, and mentor a team of system engineers responsible for Linux Server Infrastructure & Automation.
Build and manage Linux servers (mostly Debian), ensuring performance and reliability on bare-metal and VM platforms.
Drive automation and configuration management using tools and languages like Ansible, Puppet, Python, or Bash.
Use modern monitoring frameworks like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK.
Contribute to recruiting and foster a strong team culture and professional development.

Your Profile / Qualifications

A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field — or equivalent practical experience and a proven track record of leading IT infrastructure teams.
Strong experience in Linux system administration and complex infrastructure operations.
Proficiency in configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, SaltStack) and scripting languages like Python or similar.
Solid understanding of DNS, DHCP, PXE, and proxy systems.
Hands-on leadership style with experience in recruiting and developing engineering teams.
Our corporate culture: No dress code, flat hierarchies, open and transparent communication.
Individual development opportunities: diverse training programmes, e-learning and internal communities, leadership training, language courses, mentoring.
Benefits and additional services: company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, discounts on own products, job ticket, company car, bike leasing, corporate benefits portal.
Attractive working conditions: 30 days holiday, hybrid working, full-time and part-time arrangements, free choice between Linux, Mac, or Windows.
Social: team events, summer and winter parties, family and care service, sports and fitness programmes, subsidised canteen, free fruit and drinks, health courses.
Topics that are also important to us: Sustainability, diversity, and our values and leadership principles - find out more on our website mail-and-media.com.